Sand Verbena (Abronia latifolia)

Family: Nyctaginaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Abronia latifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - large and sweet. An emergency food, used when all else fails. Long and stout, it can be more than 60cm in length. The root was usually harvested in the autumn. — Root - large and sweet.; An emergency food, used when all else fails.; Long and stout, it can be more than 60cm in length.; The root was usually harvested in the autumn.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal sand dunes and sea beaches. Sandy soils, coastal scrub, lees of dunes adjacent to strand from sea level to 50 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)